Maritime Injury

New Orleans and Covington, Louisiana Maritime Injury Lawyers

Longshoremen, seamen, and other workers working on platforms or offshore oil rigs along the Gulf Coast know that a serious injury can mean severe financial hardship and the possible end to a career.

The Jones Act and other admiralty laws protect people working on the crew of a ship. Under the Jones Act, you may be entitled to recover compensation to pay for your medical treatment, lost wages, and other losses, including pain and suffering.

Since 1970, the personal injury lawyers of Howard & Reed have been helping offshore workers recover compensation for their maritime injuries suffered in offshore accidents. Contact us right away for a free consultation about your maritime injuries and our strategies to help you recover maximum money damages.

Attorneys D. Douglas "Mad Dog" Howard Jr. and Shawn C. Reed are recognized throughout the region for their trial experience and standing up to the largest corporations and insurance companies.

After an offshore injury, your livelihood is at stake. Do not let the insurance company try to make you believe that their settlement offer is fair.

We are proud to be trial attorneys that will prepare your case to win a maximum jury verdict. When we prepare your case, opposing insurance lawyers will take your claim seriously, because they know a jury certainly will.

Serious Injuries from Offshore Accidents Demand Experience

Longshoremen, seamen, and other offshore workers are placed in harm's way on a regular basis. When there is negligence aboard the ship, serious injuries result.

At Howard & Reed, we have the experience and skills necessary to effectively represent offshore oil rig workers and other longshoremen who have suffered a spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation, severe burn, or other catastrophic injury.

We can help you recover fair money damages for injuries suffered in various types of offshore, oil rig and transport accidents such as:

• Loading and offloading injuries
• Transport boat accidents
• Offshore drilling platform accidents
• Oil rig equipment injuries
• Offshore blowouts
• Sunk rigs or ships
• Tugboat accidents
• Oil rig hurricane-related accidents

In addition to having comprehensive understanding of the Jones Act, the attorneys of Howard & Reed also have comprehensive knowledge of other maritime/admiralty laws that affect our clients, such as the Longshoreman and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA), the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), and other applicable maritime laws.

Contact us to learn more about our experience and successful representation in the areas of maritime law and the Jones Act.

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